1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC specifications

1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerFriedrich Geiger
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2815 mm 110.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1452 mm 57.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Length 4750 mm 187 inches
Width 1790 mm 70.5 inches
Height 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1630 kg 3594 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 90 litres 19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 117 E 45 / 117.982
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.5 litre
4520 cc
(275.827 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92 × 85 mm
3.62 × 3.35 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
220 PS (217 bhp) (162 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
359 Nm (265 ft·lb) (36.6 kgm)
at 3250 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
35.8 kW/litre
48.7 ps/litre
48 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
79.42 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jetronic fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 998.1 kPa (144.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 565 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 210 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
134.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
99.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
133.13 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.07 kg/kW
16.83 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle 11.60 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 6½J x 14 H 2
Wheel size rear 6½J x 14 H 2
Tyres front 205/70 VR 14
Tyres rear 205/70 VR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 278 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID61666
Production total 31739
Model code C 107 E 45 / 107.024
Model family C 107
RAC rating 42.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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